Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make their awards show debut at iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026



Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their awards show debut as a couple at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

The singer and the NFL athlete didn’t walk the red carpet together, but he was by her side in the audience. The two happily posed for pics together and weren’t shy about showing PDA.

Cameras captured Kelce accompanying Swift as she said hello to her fellow musicians in the audience, his hand firmly on her waist at one point as she greeted Sombr.

The pop star’s appearance at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday marked her first awards show appearance in 2026 — her most recent awards show attendance was at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their awards show debut as a couple at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
The pop star (seen above with Kelce) received the most nominations of any artist this year. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio

Swift is this year’s most nominated artist with nine total nods, including artist of the year, pop artist of the year, favorite tour style (for the Eras Tour) and song of the year for “The Fate of Ophelia.”

Her first win of the night was for Pop Album of the Year, and she and Kelce kissed before she went on stage to receive her award. He then hyped up the crowd, encouraging them to get on their feet for her. Swift gave her fiancé a shoutout during her acceptance speech, as he clapped and smiled for her.

Prior to the show, the “Life of a Showgirl” singer stunned on the red carpet in a mint green corset and matching miniskirt.

Her bustier top was decorated with boning, silver beadwork and fringe, matching the green aesthetic of her latest album.

She styled her hair in a half-up style and ditched her signature red lipstick in favor of a soft pink.

Swift walked the red carpet ahead of the show in a mint green corset and matching miniskirt, as seen above. Getty Images for iHeartRadio
The bustier top featured significant boning in the front and sparkling beading adorned across the front. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
She accessorized her look with several glittering jewelry pieces including her massive diamond engagment ring. Getty Images for iHeartRadio

For accessories, she went with sparkling earrings, glittering nail polish, and wore her massive engagement ring as the cherry on top.

Kelce wore an all-black ensemble featuring a black leather jacket for this year’s event.

Photos captured the lovebirds seemingly enjoying the party alongside each other as the ceremony began.

After posing solo on the red carpet, Swift was joined by her fiancé, Travis Kelce, inside. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
The couple appeared to be in good spirits as they were snapped clapping and cheering along with the crowd as the show began. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

At the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the songwriter also received the most nominations and took home the tour of the century accolade for her record-breaking Eras Tour.

But the singer didn’t attend last year’s awards show. Instead, she appeared in a pre-recorded video message to accept the special honor.

In fact, Swift has not attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards in person since 2023 when she was honored with the prestigious Innovator Award.

The last time Swift attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards was in 2023 (seen above). Getty Images
That year, she took home the prestigious Innovator Award. Getty Images

Although she skipped the red carpet that year, she stunned in a crystal-covered hooded jacket, pants and boots from Alexandre Vauthier Couture during the ceremony.

Per iHeartRadio, the Innovator Award is bestowed on an artist who has “impacted global pop culture throughout their career.”

This year, Miley Cyrus took home the award fresh off her “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” press tour.

This year, the Innovator Award was given to Miley Cyrus, who is fresh off her “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” press tour. Getty Images
Another special moment from the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards included Teddi Mellencamp honoring her father, John Mellencamp, (both seen here in 2022) with the Icon Award. Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images

Other highlights from this year’s show — which is hosted by rapper Ludacris — include performances from Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, RAYE, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.

Page Six exclusively reported that Teddi Mellencamp was presenting her dad, John Mellencamp with the prestigious 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award.

The legendary singer will also hit the stage to perform.


‘KPop Demon Hunters’ winners rudely interrupted during Oscars 2026 acceptance speeches



“KPop Demon Hunters” won two awards during Sunday’s 2026 Oscars in Los Angeles, but the winners were abruptly interrupted during both acceptance speeches.

The Netflix original animated musical fantasy film received the Oscar for Best Original Song for the hit track “Golden” — sung by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — as well as best animated feature.

While Ejae was able to give her emotional thank-yous, the cut-off music began playing before the rest of the cast could contribute.

“KPop Demon Hunters” winners were interrupted during their 2026 Oscars acceptance speeches. REUTERS
While “Golden” singer Ejae was able to give her emotional thank-yous after winning best original song on Sunday in Los Angeles, the cut-off music began playing before the rest of the cast could contribute. Rob Latour/Shutterstock

Despite the singer’s pleas to give them more time, the music continued — followed by the lights getting shut off.

A similar situation unfolded earlier in the ceremony when “KPop Demon Hunters” was named Best Animated Feature; directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, alongside producer Michelle L.M. Wong, accepted the prize.

The cut-off music began playing before the trio was done speaking, but it quickly quieted down so they could finish.

Despite the singer’s pleas to give them more time, the music continued — followed by the lights getting shut off. Getty Images
“KPop Demon Hunters” directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, alongside producer Michelle L.M. Wong, accepted the prize for best animated feature. Rob Latour/Shutterstock

“And for those of you who look like me, I’m so sorry that it took us so long to see us in a movie like this. But it is here, and that means that the next generations don’t have to go longing,” Kang, who was born in South Korea, said.

Appelhans also noted that movies have the power to “connect us as humans across cultures and borders.”

He added, “I just want to take a moment to say to all the young filmmakers, artists, musicians in all corners of the globe: Tell your story, sing in your voice. I promise you the world is waiting.”

The cut-off music began playing before the trio was done speaking, but it quickly quieted down so they could finish. Rob Latour/Shutterstock
“And for those of you who look like me, I’m so sorry that it took us so long to see us in a movie like this,” Kang, who was born in South Korea, said before exiting the stage. The Academy via Getty Images

Though fans were elated over the evening’s victories, many were upset the stars were interrupted.

“it was very disrespectful what they did to the producers of kpop demon hunters at the oscars let them give the speech…. having said that i’m glad they won,” one of many critics posted on X.

“That cutoff music during the kpop demon hunters speech was a lil rude #Oscars,” someone else echoed, with a third observing, “them trying to cut the kpop demon hunter speech short while amy madigan was up there forever #Oscars.”

Though fans of the Netflix original animated musical fantasy film were elated over the evening’s victories, many were upset the stars were interrupted. Getty Images
“This can’t be the way to celebrate such big cultural phenomenon,” one critic argued via X. AFP via Getty Images

Another dissenter argued, “Got time to make these horrid jokes but not time for Kpop Demon Hunters to say their speech….#oscars.”

“please let the man finish his speech… this can’t be the way to celebrate such big cultural phenomenon,” yet another X user wrote, with someone else adding, “no im sorry im still raging about how they cut off that guys speech over the golden kpop demon hunters win that was just unkind #oscars.”

One netizen went so far as to claim that the “KPop Demon Hunters” victors were “given less time than every other winner,” calling the move “absolutely disrespectful” while demanding the awards showrunners issue “an apology.”


Rob Reiner, Catherine O’Hara, Diane Keaton and more honored during SAG Actor Awards 2026 In Memoriam



Gone but never forgotten.

Rob Reiner, Catherine O’Hara and Diane Keaton were some of the many celebrities included in Sunday’s SAG Actor Awards 2026 In Memoriam segment.

The tribute kicked off with a photo of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek — who died on Feb. 11 at the age of 48 following a battle with cancer — appearing on the big screen.

A clip also played of “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane saying, “Don’t waste one single minute.” Dane tragically passed away on Feb. 19 at 53, less than a year after announcing he was diagnosed with ALS.

James Van Der Beek was the first actor honored during the SAG Actor Awards 2026 In Memoriam segment. REUTERS
Eric Dane, who was also remembered on Sunday night, passed away on Feb. 19 at 53 following a battle with ALS. Variety via Getty Images

As for O’Hara, she was remembered with a series of clips from her long career, which included projects like “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek.”

“When it all comes together, and you make a good movie, it’s good forever,” she said in a clip from “The Studio,” which brought O’Hara the first-ever SAG-AFTRA posthumous award for outstanding female actress in a comedy series earlier in the night.

O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism in Los Angeles on Jan. 30. She was 71.

Catherine O’Hara (pictured here in March 2025) was remembered with a series of clips from her long career. AFP via Getty Images
O’Hara won the first-ever posthumous SAG-AFTRA award for outstanding female actress in a comedy series earlier in the night for “The Studio.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Other big names honored Sunday night included Reiner, Keaton, Gene Hackman, Val Kilmer and Robert Redford.

Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were murdered and found dead at their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. The “When Harry Met Sally” director was 78, and his wife was 70.

Keaton died from pneumonia on Oct. 11. The beloved “Annie Hall” star was 79.

Rob Reiner (pictured here in April 2014) was another beloved name remembered during the SAG Actor Awards 2026. REUTERS
“Annie Hall” star Diane Keaton (seen here in August 2022) died from pneumonia on Oct. 11 at the age of 79. Getty Images

Additional notable celebrities remembered during the SAG Actor Awards 2026 included Michelle Trachtenberg, Peter Greene, Graham Greene, Robert Carradine, Brigitte Bardot, James Ransone, Michael Madsen, Loni Anderson, George Wendt, Jonathan Joss, Loretta Swit, Diane Ladd, Julian McMahon and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Sarah Paulson introduced the emotional In Memoriam segment with a touching speech before the montage began.

“Actors make up a family of souls bonded by a challenging pursuit, by valuing our creative spirit and often brought close by our mutual support and affection,” she began.

Sarah Paulson introduced the In Memoriam segment with an emotional speech before the montage began. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Reiner, O’Hara and Keaton (whose In Memoriam tribute can be seen above) were just three of the dozens of late actors remembered during the SAG Actor Awards 2026. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

“I am proud to be in the family of actors in this room and all over the world,” the actress added. “It is a tremendous privilege to work and to share such rich times with so many gifted people.”

Paulson went on to describe the celebrities that Hollywood has lost over the past year as “true giants” who were “teachers,” “co-workers,” “inspirations” and “friends.”

“All of us have been lifted by them,” she concluded. “We are happier, wiser, made just a bit more expansive by their shared spirit, and we must remember how lucky we are to have been changed by them, and we have been.”